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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1918

Page

13

Foch Urges Patience Amid Oise Battle Analysis

Paris April V German forces push on the Oise between Chatiny and Barisis as critics see pressure for elbow room. Officials advise not to overinterpret bulletins and stress Ludendorff’s caution. Clemenceau and Foch project confidence, awaiting decisive use of reserves and avoiding overconfidence.

Paris Oise Chatiny Barisis Montdidier Amiens Foch Germany Ludendaerfe Clemenceau

Explosion confirms long range German gun attack

Paris reports continued bombardment by the long range German gun with no casualties. A claim of an explosion from this weapon is confirmed by reliable sources. A March 25 incident killed a lieutenant and nine men near Amsterdam, amid wartime context and expert speculation on future artillery.

Paris Amsterday Rausenberger Krupp Works Frankfort Nieuwa Rotterdamsehe Irritz Rausenberger Berliner Tageblatt England Neland

Vinol Helps 73-Year-Old Woman in Pitman NJ

Mrs F Anderson of Pitman NJ reports relief from a weak run-down condition after using Vinol twice. She attributes better appetite sound sleep and increased strength to the tonic. The ad promises a guaranteed refund if no benefit and lists multiple local pharmacies carrying the product.

Pitman N. J W. P. Hindie Hindle Ligget Riker F. J. Ostrofsky Pembroke &T Cor. Hamilton East Main &T Cor. Jane Bridgeport

Fire in Hartford Causes Large Property Loss

Hartford April 7 A fire of undetermined origin tonight gutted the upper part of a five story business building on Asylum street between the Garde and Bond hotels. Loss estimated between 15 000 and 25 000. Upper floors housed Calhoun Print shop and Taylor and Greenough printing. Two cafes on the street floor flooded the adjoining hotel Bund cellar and boiler room.

Wartford Asylum Street Hotel Garde Hotel Bond Calhoun Taylor and Greenough Hotel Bund

Roswell Fired From Hillside Home Post Says He Was Let Go

Andrew J. Roswell, superintendent at Hillside Home for the poor and insane, says he did not resign but visited the Charities board for reasons. The board has not filled the vacancy and other staff have left without new appointments announced.

Hillside Andrew J. Roswell Charities Board Roswell Hillsside Wis Treswell Thorne

Big Drive for Loan Has Begun

The third Liberty Loan drive launches with organized city and county committees as solicitors begin speeches and house-to-house canvassing. Officials expect to surpass 30 million in unofficial subscriptions, aiming to reach the 2.0 billion total in four weeks with widespread publicity and coordinated effort.

Washington David Leadeiuurters Tiperty Loan Organization Cie McAdoo Whilveelphia Nehmound Liberty Romessiee Oliver Lotta

War and Debt Raise Public Debt Across Nations

A wartime report by the Federal Reserve Board shows 123 leading nations increased public debt by $111.7 billion in the first three and a half years of war. Allied nations account for $72.4 billion, central powers for $39.26 billion, with the United States debt at about $0.55 trillion as of January 31. Russia, France, Britain, Germany, and Austria Hungary are among the top holders.

Washington Pederail Reserve Board United States Socie Dy Great Britain Russia France Italy Germany Wardel Austria Hungary

Women Organize for Laymen's Missionary Convention Here

Women gathered at Gard en Till street rooms to hear Jer H I Ladlaminie of New York describe the Laymen's Missionary movement work. Local clergy and leaders appointed a five member nominating committee to organize a women’s convention parallel to the men’s May 12 to 14 event.

Garden Till Street Jer H. I. Ladlaminie New York Toda Tole Re Dek Brown Ovi Vhuireh Ding Willer Ie. Healioway W. H W. Day Tridgesfort W. OT. Hincks W. A. Dey Haretet Dousen Fi Methodist H. A. Phornbury Stresby- John Shar Seymour Lacy Hoenver Wad Woo Guppen Charles Sanford Sulvery Titehard We Copswell Ik. Holloway Lopeden Th. Wiarmer Turton A. V W. Darrit Elwird Sylvestermith Gi Taylor We Flittrad Kederigh Fladh Reehard Netteremt G. A. Edwards Tilton Roc Muletto Stredertele i Hagtes Dudge Blownrd Cuetis Ionian Newton Kloyt Alpert Lavery Foy Tolanii Hroasn Willian J. Duar Te D Gerald Ef Roard Ty Ty Rowhert el Brown Fev Ephen Shommiwa Henry Fleette George St Trown Rew A. Hornes Res P.M. Lewis Theos Alexander Alison Brew Oh. Davernport

Seaside Rathers Seek Broad Protections

A garbled article notes Seaside Rathers pushing for complete protection, detailing citywide safety measures and regulatory actions. It references a United States context and mentions rallies, officials, and regulatory boards, though many specifics are unreadable.

Strengthens His Sector in City Hall Battle Rehearsal

In Bank and Brand streets area Captain All- Brun strengthens positions amid expected night attack. Home Guard drills on trenches near City Hall draw crowds as Stars and Stripes lights parade. Subscriptions for saving stamps exceed 860 dollars with Liberty bonds over 1,000 sold. Park Avenue temple women sell stamps tonight and workers assist. Lighting changes aim for greater onlookers’ clarity. multiple Home Guard compagnies plan varied combat details.

Bank and Brand Streets All- Brun City Hall Uts Scotch Highlanders City Hall Green Eee Park Avenue Temple Gentral S William Y. Vincks Wlack Muitsielans Unionite Vatanleercal

Housatonic Yard Flags During Simultaneous Shipyard Demonstration

A tumultuous scene at Housatonic Yard and 27 other shipyards along the Atlantic features a coordinated flag raising ceremony attended by workers. Officials report a strong display of unity and discipline amid ongoing production and training exercises.

Anl Pleuellenic Stratford Aredag Tatartonie Yard Wawa Bluehos Vitaliy Ak Hiss

Untitled Fragment Reflects Unclear Historical Text

A garbled OCR fragment references multiple names and terms with no clear narrative. It mentions possible names like Griffen and Crome and scattered phrases about deception, coronary, and patrols, but the overall meaning is obscured and uncertain.

Paris Praise Speech of President Wilson Speech Echoes Across Paris

Paris newspapers publish Washington president's Baltimore address with praise and calls for American support. Critics from Gaulois and Temps vow swift action, noting German ambitions and urging coordinated Allied effort under Pershing and Foch. Berlin reacts by portraying Wilson's speech as pro American loan propaganda.

Paris Wilson Baltimore Fae Mirtirigo Alfred Cupus The Figaro Germany Wisons Pawl Excelsior Pelit Parisiene Cotint Caermin Asia Japan Siberia Journal Des Debats Wilson Hi Aly Heo Pershing Foch Berlin Amsterdam Laltimore Maryland West Ie Entente Farve Mr. Wilson Armerican Ormeir

Well Known Men Organize Italian Colonial Society

Well known residents form the Italian Colonial Society aimed at promoting ties in the city. Meeting in Gelowmboe outlines online plans, with leaders and committees selected to organize events, speeches, and civic engagement for the new organization.

Biden Gelowmboe Acme Alloet Mirai Vetraendt

United States Has Mission Under God Says Mr Rose

A sermon by Rev William W Rose in Hiahe Church lauds Americas mission under God amid World War I reflections. He cites immigration and cultural fusion shaping a new United States, envisions a peaceful future where democracy, liberty, and brotherhood prevail, and calls on citizens to uphold right and faith as guiding ideals.

United States God Mr. Rose Libuely Bonday Hiahe Church Willian W. Rose Rose America Germany Spain Leo Peter the Hermut Himeself

St Johavs Lodge Special Meeting Notices

Wilbo, an apprentice in good standing, received conferral at a special communication of St Johavs Lodge. The event was held at 8 o’clock Wednesday evening April 10 in the Masonic temple, nights of Columbus. Patrons and members are requested to attend.

St. Johavs Cnlers Degrer Wilbo Masonic Temple Colunthirs Porkity Council Cohunbins Otohi C. Chibrea

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